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A Fatal Fury Feast for the Eyes: Bitmap Books' Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History, Out Now!
Bitmap Books has released "Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History," a comprehensive book celebrating SNK's iconic fighting game franchise. The 460-page volume features extensive artwork, interviews with key developers like Yasuyuki Oda, and details on the series' history, including titles like Garou: Mark of the Wolves and the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Available in Standard and Collector's Editions, the book delves into the design philosophies and connections with other SNK titles.
Fatal Fury Is Getting The Definitive History Book Fans Have Waited Decades For
Bitmap Books has announced "Fatal Fury: The Ultimate History," a 468-page hardcover book detailing the history of the fighting game franchise. The book features interviews with key developers like Yasuyuki Oda, Hitoshi Okamoto, and Takeshi Kimura, alongside sprite sheets, concept art, and promotional artwork. A Collector's Edition with exclusive extras is also available.
SNK Corporation Establishes New Game Development Studio, Led by Katsuhiro Harada
SNK CORPORATION has announced the establishment of a new game development studio named VS Studio SNK, headquartered in Tokyo. Industry veteran Katsuhiro Harada has been appointed as its Representative Director and CEO. The studio aims to create memorable games by combining technology, sensibility, and expertise, with Harada expressing his vision for a developer-centric environment. SNK developer Yasuyuki Oda also welcomed Harada, anticipating exciting collaborations.
Katsuhiro Harada Forms New SNK VS Studio
Katsuhiro Harada, formerly of Bandai Namco, has established a new development studio with SNK called SNK VS Studio. Harada will serve as CEO of the Tokyo-based studio, which aims to combine technology and creativity to develop new games. While no specific projects have been announced, the move unites the creator of Tekken with the company behind The King of Fighters and other fighting game franchises.
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back, but this time at his own studio backed by old fighting game rival SNK
Katsuhiro Harada, former director of Tekken, has founded a new studio named VS Studio, which will be financially backed and consolidated as a subsidiary by SNK. Harada expressed his vision for the studio to pursue the ultimate in gaming experiences by combining technology, sensibility, and expertise. SNK director Yasuyuki Oda welcomed Harada, a long-time rival, and expressed excitement for their future collaboration.
Bitmap Books Returns in Fighting Form with the Launch of Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History, Available 20th May in Standard and Collector’s Editions
Bitmap Books is releasing "Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History" on May 20, 2026, detailing the SNK fighting game franchise. The 460-page book, available in Standard and Collector's Editions, features interviews with developers and extensive archival art. It covers the entire Fatal Fury series, including Garou: Mark of the Wolves and the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.